Accounting Manager

Dover Corporation; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MPG, a provider of RF spectrum-centric solutions, seeks an Accounting Manager for its Ventura, CA location. The role leads the accounting team, oversees Accounts Payable/Receivable, fixed assets, and general ledger, and guarantees rigorous internal controls.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in accounting, 2+ years in management, and strong GAAP/SOX knowledge, with ERP experience (SAP/Oracle). Onsite work with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior accounting or finance role, with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work directly with Accounts Payable specialist to ensure that accounting responsibilities are being met timely and accurately.
• Supervise month end closing process
• Monthly Forecasting and annual budgeting and related analysis
• Monitor collection of sales/use tax and associated filings
• Approve weekly pay runs and cash control reconciliations
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders to develop and manage KPIs
• Ensures compliance with all accounting policies and processes
• Ensures compliance with all government contracting requirements

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Accounting Manager

Location: Ventura, CA, US, 93003

Work Arrangement: Onsite

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all accounting functions , including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and General Ledger accounting. The Accounting Manager will manage the accounting team to ensure accuracy in accounting operations, adherence to accounting processes and maintaining a strong internal control environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and work directly with Accounts Payable specialist to ensure that accounting responsibilities are being met timely and accurately
• Supervise month end closing process
• Monthly Forecasting and annual budgeting and related analysis
• Monitor collection of sales/use tax and associated filings
• Approve weekly pay runs and cash control reconciliations
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders to develop and manage KPIs
• Ensures compliance with all accounting policies and processes
• Ensures compliance with all government contracting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA certification preferred).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior accounting or finance role, with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder)

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a US Person
• Broad general knowledge of all accounting/financial functions
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of previous accounting/financial experience
• Supervisory Experience required
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations
• Experience with Government Contracts preferred
• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Require repetitive use of hands and fingers
• Work may require some walking, standing, carrying and recurring reaching or similar activities, including lifting up to 35 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to travel is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pa y Range: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions;
• medical, dental and vision insurance;
• wellness programs;
• health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts;
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability;
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance;
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance;
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance;
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;
• commuter benefits;
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereav ement leaves of absence;
• paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year depending on schedule worked, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance;
• bu siness travel services;
• employee discounts;
• and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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